Mettler
Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Mettler is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 90 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arvin, 12.1 miles NE.
- 90residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 387 / sq mipopulation density
- 93203ZIP code
About Mettler
Mettler, or Mettler Station, is an unincorporated area in Kern County, California, United States. Actor James Dean received a speeding ticket here the same day as his fatal car accident.
The population was 90 at the 2020 census, down from 136 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP).
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- Median household income
- $59,028
- Median home value
- $229,800
- Median age
- 33.3
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Mettler had 90 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 90 |
|---|---|
| Density | 387 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mettler at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 90 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0636° N, 118.9730° W |
| ZIP code | 93203 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0647164 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mettler
- Arvin12.1 mi NE
- Weedpatch12.4 mi N
- El Adobe12.6 mi N
- Lakeside13.4 mi NW
- Edmundson Acres14.1 mi NE
- Lamont14.3 mi N
- Pumpkin Center14.3 mi N
- Greenfield14.4 mi N
- Di Giorgio14.7 mi NE
- Lebec15.7 mi S
- Old River15.9 mi NW
- Lake of the Woods16.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Mettler
What county is Mettler in?
Mettler is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Mettler, CA?
90 people lived in Mettler at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mettler, CA?
The ZIP code of Mettler is 93203.
What is the elevation of Mettler?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mettler?
Arvin (12.1 mi), Weedpatch (12.4 mi), El Adobe (12.6 mi), Lakeside (13.4 mi), Edmundson Acres (14.1 mi).
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